The Dorwin Heights vs Starry Boutique
Both are in Kandy, 90 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Hanthana Place
The Dorwin Heights
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★Talwatta
Starry Boutique
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Starry Boutique
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 90 m apart.
Choose The Dorwin Heights if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Starry Boutique if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is The Dorwin Heights better than Starry Boutique?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 7.9)+1.5
Why is Starry Boutique better than The Dorwin Heights?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Dorwin Heights vs Starry Boutique: which hotel is better? | The Dorwin Heights | Starry Boutique |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +1.5 | 7.9 |
| Location | 4.3 | 4.7 +0.4 |
| Beach access | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Public transport | 1.8 | 2.3 +0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.5 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +1.5 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 18 +9 | 9 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 10% +52% | top 62% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 | 4.7 +0.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.2 km | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 2.2 km −90 m | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 1.7 km | 1.6 km −90 m |
| To the airport | 85 km | 85 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 1 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
90 m apart
The Dorwin Heights or Starry Boutique: common questions
Which is better, The Dorwin Heights or Starry Boutique?
Starry Boutique leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. The Dorwin Heights is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Dorwin Heights or Starry Boutique?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Dorwin Heights is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; Starry Boutique is 2.3 km.
How far apart are The Dorwin Heights and Starry Boutique?
The two hotels are 90 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score